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This was repeated just before the beginning of the ongoing Parliament session also, and there were reports that 34 Bills are going to be tabled including the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022.

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The focus should be privatising existing discoms rather than bringing in more licensees.

Updated: August 4, 2022 09:27 IST

PM Modi to launch Rs 3.03 trillion scheme for power discoms today

RDSS mandates compulsory installation of smart meters across the country.

July 30, 2022 02:30 IST

EXPLAINER: Why tariff revisions are key to discoms’ revival

At the core of the issue is high user subsidies and delayed payments to the discoms by the states, creating…

July 29, 2022 09:04 IST

The power transmission network expansion has been planned keeping in mind the ultimate goal of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based electricity generation capacity in the county.

India on track to add 27k circuit km power transmission lines by 2024: Official

Also, it had informed that the 90 per cent under-construction ISTS lines have been integrated to the portal and the…

July 13, 2022 18:11 IST

For July 8 Power prices may go up by 60-70 paise per unit: RK Singh

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 75the foundation day of the Damodar Valley Corporation, he said the generation…

July 8, 2022 08:40 IST

CESC's wholly-owned subsidiary, Eminent Electricity Distribution, emerged as the highest bidder after acquiring a 100% stake in the power distribution company of Chandigarh.

CESC’s new distribution licence for Chandigarh to bolster revenues

The company would be granted a distribution licence for 25 years but the required formalities for getting the license were…

July 8, 2022 00:04 IST

Defaulting discoms will face disconnection: RK Singh, power minister

We have approved sanctions for proposals worth Rs 1.92 trillion from 19 states and UTs for smart metering, infra upgrades…

July 6, 2022 05:50 IST

India’s power consumption grows 17.2 pc to 134.13 bn units in June

Power consumption in June last year was recorded at 114.48 BU, which was higher than 105.08 BU in the same…

July 1, 2022 13:05 IST

Replying to a question on the issue, the minister said "most of the states have started (the process), in fact every state has started." Without sharing any figure, he said Coal India Limited (CIL) has ramped up its production but it needs to increase it more because the demand has gone up significantly.

Gencos have started coal import related process: Power Minister

The Ministry of Power had on May 18 warned that if orders for coal imports are not placed by May…

June 7, 2022 17:51 IST

Despite steep rise in actual demand of coal from 956 MT in 2019-20 to 1,027 MT in 2021-22, imports of the dry fuel have not increased.

Decline in coal imports in FY’22 on account of less buying by power sector: Govt

“The decline in coal import during 2021-22 is largely due to decrease in import by Power Sector which came down…

June 2, 2022 18:17 IST

Power ministry moots new scheme to let discoms clear dues to gencos

Outstanding dues can be paid in 2 years via monthly installments, surcharge frozen

May 26, 2022 05:00 IST

Discoms to mandatorily purchase from ICB plants

The Union ministry of power may invoke Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to make it mandatory for state-run…

May 21, 2022 05:45 IST

Delhi’s peak power demand clocks 7,070 MW, highest ever in May

In 2020, it did not cross the 7,000 MW and peaked at 6314 MW. In 2021 (July 2), the city’s…

May 20, 2022 18:13 IST

Spot power rates fall: Gencos’ plan to raise output likely to be hit

Spot power prices have dropped by half in the last one week on the India Energy Exchange from the highs…

May 20, 2022 06:15 IST

Kumar highlighted that lack of adherence to basic payment discipline by the utilities is not only causing supply side problems in generation of electricity, but also adversely affecting new investment in the sector.

Power Min urges states to direct utilities to clear dues to gencos, coal firms

Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar has shot off letters to chief secretaries of states including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra,…

May 19, 2022 21:01 IST

The officials said increased use of airconditioners, coolers and fans are the main reason behind Delhi's power load. According to estimates, almost around 50 per cent of Delhi's power demand in summers is because of the cooling load.

Delhi’s peak power demand hits record high for May

Delhi’s peak power demand in May did not cross the 6,000 MW mark in 2021 and 2020. In 2019, it…

May 12, 2022 18:22 IST

Delhi: Consumers to have online, offline routes to opt for power subsidy; modalities likely to be finalised by month-end

Last week, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that consumers will be provided power subsidy if they demand it.

May 12, 2022 11:11 IST

Power Min asks PFC, REC to provide short-term loans to imported coal-based plants

The direction assumes significance in view of the power ministry’s earlier order that asked all imported coal-based plants to produce…

May 11, 2022 19:51 IST

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